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USS Henderson was named for Archibald Henderson, who was born in Fairfax County, Va., 21 January 1783, and was appointed a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps 4 June 1806. He served in Constitution during her famous victories in the War of 1812. He was appointed Colonel Commandant of the Marine Corps 17 October 1820. Colonel Henderson served in the field during the Indian Wars and held the post of Commandant for 38 years, longer than any other man. Under his leadership the Corps developed into a formidable arm of the nation's naval forces. General Henderson died suddenly 6 January 1859.
Photo: USMC History Division |
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Henderson (Transport #1) under construction at Navy Yard Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA., circa spring 1916. Printed on postcard stock.
US Navy photo # NH 105427 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2007. |
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Henderson (Transport #1) "was the first large ship to be gyro-stabilized. The stabilizing unit was installed while the ship was being built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. This view of the whole ship, taken on 13 April 1917, shows the size of the stabilizer compared to the ship. The gyros being installed through the side of the ship, weigh four-fifths of one per cent of the displacement of the ship, approximately 80 tons. The gyros are capable of holding the ship down to three degrees of roll in the roughest weather. On numerous trans-Atlantic crossings experiments have been conducted, rolling the ship with the stabilizers for experimental director gun fire as well as stabilizing the ship for economy in effort in operation and comfort of personnel on board. Henderson was well fitted for these experiments, being equipped with eight five-inch guns and a complete fire control director." (quoted from the original 1917-vintage photo caption)
US Navy photo # NH 53509 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command . |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1)'s "gyroscopic stabilizers being installed through the side of the ship while in dry
dock at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 13 April 1917. To accomplish this, the two gyro units were placed on a barge and docked with the ship. Two plates were then removed
from the side of the ship, and the gyros were skidded down on to their foundations inside. Each of the gyro units weighed about 30 tons." (quoted from the original 1917-vintage photo caption).
US Naval History and Heritage Command photo's # NH 53509 and NH 53508 and unknown all source courtesy of Sperry-Rand Corporation. |
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Launching of Henderson (Transport #1) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 17 June 1916. Henderson was the first ship built
on League Island.
US Navy photo. |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 9 June 1917, preparing for her trial trip. The searchlights above the bridge were soon lowered. The boat crane aft has not yet been installed.
US Navy photo # NH 53505, from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command . |
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Breech view of one of USS Henderson (Transport #1)'s stern 5"/51 guns, circa 1930s, location unknown. Note the Parrot.
Photo by CWO4 Cecil Wood USMC |
Donald Wood for his father CWO4 Cecil Wood |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1) departing the United States on her third wartime trip to Europe with Nurses, Officers and Marines on board, circa 1917. The boat crane aft has not yet been installed.
US Navy photo # NH 99380, from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of Arthur J. Rozett. |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1) under way, probably circa early 1918 before the boat crane was added to the main mast.
US Navy photo # NH 99381 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of Commander (Chaplain) Haines H. Lippincott, donated by his sister in 1973. |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1) at left, and USS Leviathan (ID-1326) at center, photographed circa May 1918, probably at Brest, France. They were members of a convoy escorted by USS Wakiva II (SP-160), from which this photograph was presumably taken. Wakiva was lost in a collision, 22 May 1918. Note both ships' "dazzle" camouflage
US Navy photo # NH 105753 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , courtesy of James A. Turner Jr., from the collection of Samuel A Turner Jr., who served in USS Wakiva during World War I |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 22 April 1918, after completing several transatlantic trooping voyages. A large boat crane has been added to her main mast and both masts have prominent tops. She has recently been painted in a pattern camouflage scheme. Three of her eight 5"/50 guns are visible.
US Navy photo # NH 53506 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command . |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1) arriving at Hoboken, N. J with wounded soldiers on board, circa 1918.
US Navy photo from "A History Of The transport Service: Adventures And Experiences Of United States Transports And Cruisers In The World War", by VADM Albert Gleaves, USN, Published by George H Doran Co., N.Y. |
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Halftone reproduction of a photograph of USS Henderson (Transport #1) taken circa the latter part of 1918, while the ship was wearing wartime 'dazzle' camouflage. This view was published circa 1919 as one of ten images in a 'Souvenir Folder' concerning USS Henderson.
US Navy photo # NH 105753 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2007. |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1) showing a partial view of the ship's side, taken circa 1918, when she was painted in pattern camouflage. A steam lighter is alongside. The original image is printed on post card ("AZO") stock.
US Navy photo # NH 106284 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command, donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008. |
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USS Henderson (Transport #1), moored at American Docks, Bassens, Bordeaux, France, 3 February 1919, while loading casuals, sick and wounded.
US Army Signal Corps photo courtesy of the National Museum of Health and Medicine. |
Michael Rhode, Archivist / Curator, US Navy BUMED Communications Directorate (M09B7) Office of Medical History |
USS Henderson (AP-1)
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA., 23 March 1921. Panoramic photograph by Crosby, 324 First Street, Portsmouth, VA.
US Navy photo # NH 99370 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of Lawrence E. Archambeault, Sr. Donated by his son, George R. Archambeault, September 1987. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at anchor, March 1922, location unknown.
US Naval History Heritage Command photo # NH 1031. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at anchor, probable in March 1922, location unknown. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA., 20 May 1922, just before sailing for Japan with Secretary of the Navy Denby and the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1881. USS T-1 (SS-52) is to the right, alongside USS Fulton (AS-1), and the upperworks of two colliers are visible in the background.
US Navy photo # NH 82524 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , courtesy of W. E. and R. W. Bennington, 1974, from the collection of William E. Bennington. |
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Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby poses on the deck of USS Henderson (AP-1) with members of the US Naval Academy Class of 1881 and crew of Henderson, 20 May 1922. Captain Arthur MacArthur III, Commanding Officer of Henderson, sits on his left in the photo taken at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA. at the beginning of their voyage to Japan.
Photo donated to the MacArthur Museum and Library by the MacArthur family. National Archives photo. |
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Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby on board USS Henderson (AP-1) at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA., 20 May 1922, at the
beginning of her voyage to Japan with the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1881. Photographed by Peck and entitled "That Famous Denby Smile".
US Naval History and Heritage Command Photo # NH 82526. Collection of William E. Bennington. Donated by W.E. and R.W. Bennington, 1974. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) Photographed from an aircraft while flying the flag of Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby and returning a gun salute in the early 1920s. USS Wyoming (BB-32) or USS Arkansas (BB-33) is in the background, with crew manning the rails.
US Navy photo # NH 53241 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , courtesy of W. E. and R. W. Bennington, 1974, from the collection of William E. Bennington. |
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Library of Congress, Photo No. LC-H234-A-5790 |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at anchor in the Caribbean in May 1923 while performing ceremonial flagship duties for Congressional Representatives fleet observations.
Library of Congress, Photo No. LC-H234-A-5790 and Library of Congress, Photo No. LC-H234-A-5811. |
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Library of Congress, Photo No. LC-H234-A-5811 |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) departing Ragusa, Italy, in 1923 with crewmen of USS Pittsburgh (CA-4), the flagship of Naval Forces in Europe, and other personnel on board for transportation home. The forecastle of Pittsburgh is in the foreground.
US Navy photo # NH 99414, from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of Chief Boatswain Mate George Behrens. |
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City of Vancouver Archives, Photo No. AM1506-S3-2-: CVA 447-2290.1 |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) docking/docked at Vancouver BC circa 1923.
City of Vancouver Archives, Photo No. AM1506-S3-2-: CVA 447-2290.1, and City of Vancouver Archives, Photo No. AM1506-S3-2-: CVA 447-2290, by Walter E. Frost |
Mike Green |
City of Vancouver Archives, Photo No. AM1506-S3-2-: CVA 447-2290 |
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President Harding preceded by Mrs. Harding disembark from USS Henderson (AP-1) at Vancouver, B.C.., 26 July 1923
City of Vancouver Archives, reference number N1271.01 and P941.2 - from the collection of Matthews, Maj.James Skitt (1878-1970). |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) moored pierside at San Francisco, CA., 2 August 1923. The accompanying news paper article states. "Harding's
'Jinx Ship' Hopes Hoodoo Permanently Gone. Officers and men of the naval transport Henderson, 'jinx ship' which took President Harding to Alaska, are hoping that the hoodoo
that has been following the boat all through her career is lifted. The Henderson inherited her 'jinx' long before the present trip, when she broke down and caught fire at sea
on an earlier voyage. Returning to Seattle from Alaska with the President aboard, the Henderson rammed the destroyer Zelin; then docked; landed the President; put to sea and
in a few hours rammed the barkentine Monterey. The fact that the Henderson had these two accidents in one day, with the President of the United States aboard, and not a man
hurt, is a sign the jinx is gone, the sailors say. The picture shows the Henderson as she tied up in San Francisco to await the President's recovery." |
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USS Koka (AT-31) served the West Coast Naval Districts from 1922 to 1937. Here she is working with transport
USS Henderson (AP-1), one of many occasions they crossed courses on Henderson's
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USS Henderson (AP-1) with Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur on board in August 1925.
A better copy of US Navy photo # NH 53504, from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command . |
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Stern view of USS Henderson (AP-1) taken mid '20's. From USS S-42 (SS-153) cruise book. Boat in foreground is not the S-42. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at Philadelphia Navy Yard, 17 February 1927, while
loading supplies and material destined for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She also picked up 800 sailors at Newport while enroute to Cuba. The ships ultimate destination was probably Nicaragua.
International Newsreel photo |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) preparing to land Marines at Corinto, Nicaragua, in March 1927. Note, the base of the ship's large crane at the after end of the main superstructure.
US Navy photo # NH 99383, from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of John Spector, donated by Mrs. Minnie Spector in 1976. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) landing Marines at Corinto, Nicaragua, in March 1927.
US Navy photo # NH 99382, from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of John Spector, donated by Mrs. Minnie Spector in 1976. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) in port at anchor during the 1920s or 1930s.
US Navy photo # NH 99412 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of Chief Boatswain Mate Ralph B. Turpin, donated in 1963. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) under way between the wars. Note, the boat crane and the large nest of boats aft of the main superstructure.
US Navy photo # NH 53503 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command . |
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Aerial view of USS Henderson (AP-1) alongside an unidentified pier during the 1920s or 1930s. Note, the battleship-style crane at the after end of the superstructure for handling the ship's many large boats. The ship may be in the process of embarking or disembarking troops.US Navy photo # NH 99309 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command . |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) under way, circa 1920s, location unknown. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) preparing to depart Shanghai, China, 15 June1931. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, on 6 January 1933. Photographed from an aircraft based at Naval Air Station, Coco Solo. Note, the open cargo hatch forward of the bridge.
US Navy photo # NH 99308 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) preparing to leave Pier 5, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 3 February 1933. The ship is transporting physicians,
nurses and Marines assigned to duty in Panama, the West Coast and Asiatic Stations.
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin , George D. McDowell Collection |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) under way in the Panama Canal, circa 1930-40.
US Navy photo. |
Brad Proffitt for his father Floyd Proffitt, USS Thresher, SS-200 |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) transiting the Panama Canal before World War II.US Navy photo # NH 68979 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , courtesy of Donald M. McPherson, 1969. |
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Menu cover from USS Henderson (AP-1) Ball for Officers and Crew, 5 March 1934, Shanghai, China. Thanks to the China Marines. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) moored pierside, date and location unknown.
Thanks to the China Marines. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) under way, prior to World War II. This image is from a set of ship recognition cards, circa 1935-1940. |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) moored pierside at Naval Station San Diego, circa 1930s.
US National Archives Identifier 23935115 a US Army Air Corps photo now in the collections of the US Nation Archives |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) moored pierside, probably at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, date unknown. |
Tommy Trampp, courtesy Gary T. Hunt |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) moored pierside at Manila, P.I., 12 December 1938,
a US Army Air Corps photo now in the collections of the US National Archives |
David Upton |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at Shanghai, China in 1938.
From the Walter Pegg collection |
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USS Henderson (AP-1) at anchor at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, T.H. during the 1941 Fleet Review.
Photo by Life Magazine's Carl Mydans. Used for educational and non-commercial purposes. |
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Aerial view of USS Henderson (AP-1) and USS Chester
(CA-27) moored at pier 46 in China Basin, San Francisco, 11-15 March 1942.
This occasion is a stop in a year of convoying between San Francisco, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor. |
Dave Schroeder and John Chiquoine |
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Original Linen Postcard by Herz Postcards of San Diego ofUSS Henderson (AP-1) circa 1930-1943, Linen post cards were manufactured between 1930-1945. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9)
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Aft plan view of Bountiful (AH-9) at General Engineering and Dry Dock, Co., Oakland, CA. while undergoing conversion to a Hospital Ship, 18 March 1944.
Navy Yard Mare Island photo # 1831-44. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) near the Mare Island Navy Yard, 27 March 1944, after conversion to a hospital ship. She is temporarily
painted gray and designated "AP-0" prior to being formally designated as a hospital ship.
US Naval History and Heritage Command photo # NH 103569 and
US National Archives, RG-19-LCM. Photo # 19-N-65291, courtesy Shipscribe.com. |
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US National Archives, RG-19-LCM. Photo # 19-N-65291 |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) under way off Guam, 24 July 1944, three days after the initial landings.
US National Archives photo # 80-G-256987 a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives. Photographed from USS New Mexico (BB-40). |
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Two views of USS Bountiful (AH-9) at anchor, 9 November 1944, probably at Palaus, to bring casualties of the Peleliu landing to hospitals in the Solomons.
Navy Medicine photo # 14-0057-001. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) with marine casualties from Palau on board, arriving at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, 29 September 1944. Red Cross workers wait on the dock.
US National Archives photo # 80-G-181842 from "Hospital Ships of World War II: An Illustrated Reference" by Emory A. Massman. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) at Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands, 24 March 1945.
US Naval History and Heritage Command photo # NH 103574 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command .. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) taking casualties on board from
USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) on 12 May 1945, one day after the carrier was devastated by a kamikaze attack.
USS The Sullivans (DD-537) is in the foreground. Photographed by PhoM2/c F. W. Pataye, USN of Service Squadron 6.
US National Archives photo # 80-G-350765 a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) steams alongside USS Bunker Hill (CV-17)
on 12 May 1945, while taking casualties on board, one day after the carrier was devastated by a kamikaze attack.
Photo contributed by Lipo Davis, son of CDR Judson C. Davis, Jr.
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) nurses on deck while the ship is alongside USS Wisconsin (BB-64) taking on injured seamen.
US Navy photo # 80-G-320452 now in the collections of the US National Archives. Photo from "Hospital Ships of World War II: An Illustrated Reference" by Emory A. Massman. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) taking casualties on board from USS Enterprise (CV-6), 15 May 1945, a day after the carrier had been hit by a kamikaze in the vicinity of the forward elevator.
US Navy photo # NH 99384-A from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command , collection of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, donated in 1973-75. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) under way off Okinawa, circa 24 March to 30 June 1945. Photo was taken from a ship coming alongside to
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) at anchor in a Southwestern Pacific port in 1944-45. An Australian cruiser, either HMAS Australia or Shropshire, is in the left distance.
US National Archives photo # 80-G-K-2138 a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) under way, circa 1944 or 1945.
US Naval History and Heritage Command Photo # NH 103572 |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) at Mare Island Navy Yard , after repairs, 4 October 1945. USS San Diego (CL-53) is in the background to the left.
File name: AH 9 6612-45, Navy Photo, 10/4/45. |
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Stern plan view of USS Bountiful (AH-9) at Mare Island Navy Yard after repairs, 4 October 1945. The stern of USS San Diego (CL-53) is in the background to the left as is one of the yards small tugs.
File name: AH 9 6614-45, Navy Photo, 10/4/45. |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) at anchor off Mare Island Navy Yard, 5 October 1945.
US Naval History and Heritage Command photo # NH 103573 from the collections of the US Naval History and Heritage Command . |
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USS Bountiful (AH-9) at anchor in San Francisco Bay, CA., between August 1945 and May 1946.
US Navy photo # NH 98752 from the collections of the US Naval Historic Center. Donation of Boatswain's Mate First Class Robert G. Tippins, USN (Retired), 2003. |
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